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Female Waking Nights Specialist Support Worker Waking Nights | Two Weekly Shift Pattern | Week One - 4 Nights per week | Week Two - 3 Nights per week| Must be available across 7 nights | Enhanced DBS required Are you ready to make a difference in the quiet hours of the night? We’re looking for a Female Waking Nights Specialist Support Worker to join our Complex Needs Service, supporting young homeless women aged 18–25 (including care leavers and ex-offenders) who have high support needs. In this role, you’ll be safeguarding wellbeing, encouraging positive relationships, and supporting each resident’s journey towards independence, all while ensuring the safety, calm, and security of our service overnight. A Typical Night in the Role Your shift will start with a handover from the day team before you prepare for the night ahead. You’ll carry out building checks to make sure the environment is safe, address tenancy issues like smoking or noise, and be available to respond to any emergencies. You may host activities like a film night to build community spirit, but you’ll also be prepared to de-escalate challenging situations, offer emotional support, and ensure all residents feel safe. What We’re Looking For We want to hear from candidates who can demonstrate, through their application, how they meet the following criteria: Background: Experience working with vulnerable young females (18–25 years) in social housing, education, or the charity sector, with a focus on development and personal growth. Complex Needs: Professional experience of supporting people with complex needs, including homelessness, mental health, high-risk or high-harm behaviours, or high vulnerability. Managing Challenging Behaviour &amp; Maintaining Professional Boundaries: Experience of working with young people who display challenging behaviour or conflict, while remaining approachable, engaging effectively, providing constructive support, and maintaining appropriate professional boundaries. Safeguarding and Trauma-Informed Principles: Thorough and up-to-date knowledge of safeguarding and trauma-informed care. IT Skills, Complex Casework &amp; Time Management: Good IT skills, demonstrable experience of managing a complex caseload, strong report writing skills, and effective time management. Must hold GCSE Maths and English at grade C/4 or above (or equivalent). Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. What We Offer • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays • Two paid volunteering days each year • Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and discounts • 4x salary life assurance • Up to 10% pension contribution • Comprehensive training and development Important Information • This role requires an enhanced DBS check. • This is an all-women’s service, therefore we are seeking female applicants only (Equality Act 2010, Schedule 9, Part 1, Paragraph 1). • Your eligibility, you must be eligible to work in the UK and able to work the full contracted hours of 37.5 hours per week. Unfortunately, we are unable to offer visa sponsorship, so we can only consider applications from candidates who meet both requirements. If this sounds like the kind of meaningful work, you’d love to be part of, we’d love to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist <a href="mailto:harry.lund@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</a> Interviews will be held on the 15th December 2025. We reserve the right to close this advert early if we receive a high volume of suitable applications.





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Join Us as a part-time (15 hours per week) Housing Support Worker – Make a Real Difference in Young Lives At Peabody, we’re passionate about creating opportunities for young people to thrive. We’re looking for a Housing Support Worker who is kind, proactive, and ready to support young people aged 16–25, including care leavers, on their journey to independence. This is not a care role. It’s a practical and emotional support position, helping young people build life skills, access housing, and feel empowered to shape their future. What You’ll Be Doing In this role, you’ll support young people to develop the skills they need for independent living, including navigating housing options, managing benefits, and budgeting. You’ll help create a safe, non-judgmental environment where they feel empowered and respected. By bringing your own passions, whether in music, art, sports, or other interests, you’ll enrich the community and build meaningful connections. You’ll also work closely with colleagues and external partners to ensure each young person receives the right support at the right time. What we’re looking for: • Somebody who connects easily with young people, especially those who’ve faced trauma, mental health challenges, or substance misuse. • A creative individual, confident in engaging young people, whether through music, sports, art, or other interests. • Somebody who can work independently and as part of a team, managing a caseload and supporting residents with budgeting, benefits, and housing options. • A strong communicator with good IT skills, and ideally some knowledge of safeguarding, support plans, or key working. • A person who can bring transferable experience from youth work, education, housing, or similar sectors. Why join us? When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values, Be Kind, Do the Right Thing, Love New Ideas, Celebrate Diversity, Keep Our Promises, and Pull Together. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. What we offer • 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays • Two paid volunteering days each year • Flexible benefits scheme, including family-friendly options and discounts • 4x salary life assurance • Up to 10% pension contribution • Comprehensive training and development Important Information • This role requires an enhanced DBS check. • This is a part-time, onsite role, and you’ll need to be available to work two days a week, including weekends and bank holidays. Shifts may include early mornings and evenings, so flexibility is key. • We’re reviewing applications as they come in, so you might hear from us before the closing date, keep an eye on your inbox and your phone! The selection process includes a virtual interview via Microsoft Teams, followed by a service visit to meet the team and see the environment. • Please note: Peabody is not a licensed UK sponsor, so we’re unable to offer visa sponsorship for this role. For questions, contact <a href="mailto:harry.lund@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</a>, we’re happy to help! If this sounds like we are right for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role.





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Support Worker - Lord Alexander HouseMake a Real Difference Every Day - Join Our Team at Lord Alexander House!We are looking for acompassionate and enthusiastic Support Worker to join our friendly team at Lord Alexander House, a supported living service in the heart of Hemel Hempstead. This is a full-time role (37.5 hours per week), where you will be supporting individuals living with mental health needs, to live independently in their own purpose-built flats.As a Support Worker, you will:<ul><li>Provide tailored support to individuals in their own homes</li><li>Encourage life skills such as budgeting, shopping, cooking, and cleaning</li><li>Follow personalised support plans and risk assessments</li><li>Empower people to achieve their goals and live fulfilling lives</li></ul>About YouWe are looking for people who are:<ul><li>Caring, reliable, and proactive, with a genuine desire to help others</li><li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li><li>Comfortable working shifts, including weekends and bank holidays</li><li>Experienced in a similar role</li><li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support</li><li>Hold a full UK driving licence and have access to a vehicle for work</li></ul>Additionally, you will also be able to:<ul><li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li><li>Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £52.78 paid)</li><li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li><li>Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment</li><li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities</li></ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week).Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£25,857 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract (£13.26 per hour)</li><li>We make sleep in payments of at least £52.78 (in addition to your basic pay)</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Mileage paid for car usage</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Mobile Support Worker - Young People’s Housing Services Empowering independence, building futuresPart Time - 20 hours per week - £13,791pa (Fixed Term Contract until 03/05/2026)Hemel HempsteadAre you passionate about making a real difference in the lives of young people? Do you believe in the power of empathy, resilience, and respectful support? If so, we would love to hear from you.We are looking for a dedicated Mobile Support Worker to join our Young People’s Services team. This is a rewarding role where you will work directly with young people, including separated migrant children, helping them build the skills and confidence they need to live independently.What we are looking for:<ul><li>Someone who genuinely wants to work with young people, understands the challenges they face, and is committed to building trusting relationships.</li><li>A trauma-informed approach - you seek to understand behaviours, respond with patience, and support young people through their journey.</li><li>Ability to drive young people to appointments regularly, whilst advocating for them, and confidently asking questions to gather and share key information.</li><li>A belief in dignity and respect for all, with an inclusive mindset and a commitment to supporting migrant children.</li><li>A focus on independence - we provide supported housing, which means our focus is on promoting independence rather than delivering personal care. You will help young people learn, grow, and take ownership of their lives.</li><li>Respect for the space - we work in young people’s homes, and we treat them as such.</li><li>Motivation and positivity - celebrating small wins and staying resilient through challenges.</li><li>Confidence in lone working and professional curiosity - you are not afraid to ask questions and dig deeper when needed.</li><li>Strong record-keeping and admin skills - documentation is a key part of keeping young people safe.</li><li>Great communication and teamwork - you will work with other professionals and agencies to get the best outcomes.</li><li>Ability to set and maintain professional boundaries, manage your workload independently, and switch off when the day is done.</li><li>A commitment to learning - you are proactive about training, legislation, and continuous development.</li><li>Empathy, attention to detail, and openness to feedback.</li></ul>Essential Criteria:<ul><li>Full UK driving licence with business insurance and access to a vehicle for business use</li><li>Flexibility and adaptability to work across different locations within the community and respond to varying needs.</li><li>NVQ Level 3 or equivalent Children and Young Peoples Workforce Diploma - or willingness to complete, supported by Hightown Housing</li><li>Ability to work as part of a 24-hour rota, including weekends, bank holidays, and sleep-ins</li></ul>Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£13,791pa for a 20 hour a week contract</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Mileage paid for car usage</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS (and signed up to the DBS Update Service) and references.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Assistant Support Worker - Lord Alexander HouseMake a Real Difference Every Day - Join Our Team at Lord Alexander House!Are you passionate about helping others live their best lives? We are excited to offerfull-time opportunities (37.5 hours per week) for Assistant Support Workers at our supported living service in Hemel Hempstead.At Lord Alexander House, you will be part of a warm, dedicated team that empowers individuals with mental health needs to live independently in their own purpose-built flats. Located in the heart of town, close to shops and local amenities, our service offers 24-hour outreach and emergency phone support - ensuring tenants always feel safe and supported.As an Assistant Support Worker you will;<ul><li>Provide appropriate support to individuals who are living in their own homes or in a supported housing setting to enable them to support their aspirations and maximise their independence.</li><li>You will not be providing personal care but your role will involve promoting life skills such as shopping, managing budgets and supporting with domestic tasks such as cooking and cleaning.</li><li>Build long lasting support relationships with people who will benefit from you "being the difference".</li><li>Follow agreed support plans and risk assessments to ensure that we are providing a service that meets each individual’s needs.</li><li>Need to have a full UK drivers’ licence and use of a car for work purposes.</li></ul>No Experience? No Problem - We Will Support You Every Step of the WayYou do not need previous experience in the care sector to thrive with us. We offer a structured induction, comprehensive training, and ongoing on-the-job support to help you succeed and grow in your role. You’ll also have the chance to gain an accredited vocational qualification, opening doors to further opportunities within Hightown’s wider care and support network.We are looking for compassionate, proactive individuals who genuinely care about others and bring a common-sense, can-do attitude to everything they do. If you're driven by the desire to make a real difference in people’s lives, we want to hear from you. You’ll need to be able to understand and respond to the needs and wishes of vulnerable adults, using a variety of communication methods tailored to everyone.Additionally, you will also be able to:<ul><li>Work shifts as part of a rota system which will include weekend and bank holiday working</li><li>Perform at least one sleep in per week as part of your shift (allowance of £51.78 paid)</li><li>Work as part of a team to deliver an excellent service to the people we support</li><li>Be flexible in your approach to work and demonstrate resilience in a challenging, but rewarding environment</li><li>Have a commitment to equality and diversity and take a positive approach to supporting people with mental disabilities</li></ul>It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence and are happy to do sleep-ins (minimum one per week).Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£24,570 pa for a 37.5 hour a week contract</li><li>We make sleep in payments of at least £51.78 (in addition to your basic pay)</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Mileage paid for car usage</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline.</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Senior Support Worker – Young People’s Supported Housing Are you passionate about making a difference in the lives of vulnerable young people? We’re looking for a proactive, inspiring Senior Support Worker to lead and support a team of Housing Support Workers at an Ofsted-registered scheme in St Albans. These services provide accommodation and trauma-informed support to young people aged 16–25 with complex needs, helping them build independence and move towards long-term housing. About the role: In this role, you’ll lead by example - supporting and motivating your team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care. You’ll ensure safeguarding and risk management are prioritised, oversee personalised support plans, and promote a culture of trust and emotional safety. You’ll also facilitate one-to-ones, team meetings, and training sessions, while working closely with partner agencies to ensure the best outcomes for young people. Your responsibilities will include: • Leading and supporting a team working across 7-day shifts, including weekends. • Ensuring trauma-informed, person-centred support plans are in place and regularly reviewed. • Responding promptly to safeguarding concerns and liaising with external agencies. • Supporting young people to develop life skills and prepare for independent living. • Promoting a positive, collaborative team culture. About you: • Experience working with vulnerable teenagers aged 16–25. • Proven ability to lead or supervise a team in a 24/7 support environment. • Strong understanding of safeguarding and trauma-informed care. • A Level 3 qualification in social care, youth work, or housing (or willingness to work towards it). • Excellent communication, empathy, and resilience. Why Join Us? When you join Peabody, you’re joining a team guided by our values – Compassionate, Inclusive, Accountable, Empowering, and Collaborative. We believe in creating a workplace where everyone feels supported, included, and empowered. We offer: • Up to 25 days’ annual leave plus bank holidays. • Flexible benefits package – including healthcare, dental, and lifestyle discounts. • 4x life assurance. • Paid qualifications and apprenticeship opportunities. • Two additional paid volunteering days each year. • Family-friendly policies. • Up to 10% matched pension contribution. Please read before applying: • We are unable to provide visa sponsorship, so you must have the right to work in the UK. • As part of your application, we’ll ask you to answer a few questions to help us understand your suitability for the role, including one focused on our values. • The successful applicant for this position will have to take part in an on-call rota. • Interviews will be held on Teams between 15th December to 23rd December. If this sounds like the right role for you and you’d love to be part of Peabody, we’d like to hear from you. Please apply now by submitting an anonymised CV and a short statement explaining why you’re the perfect fit for this role. If you need to ask us anything else at all, feel free to drop an email to Talent Specialist <a href="mailto:Harry.lund@peabody.org.uk" target="_blank">Harry.lund@peabody.org.uk</a>.





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Mobile Warden Fixed term contract to 31.03.2026 Starting salary £12,292 pa with progression to £13,113 pa through annual increments subject to satisfactory service 2 x 8-hour days per week (8-hour day is followed by a 16-hour standby duty paid as a fixed amount in addition to the salary) Our Mobile Wardens do essential work.They play a key role in delivering an emergencyresponse service to the most vulnerable residents in our community - 24 hours a day, 7 day a week, 365 days per year.Giving peace of mind to service users and to their families, you will join a small but passionate team providing an essential service to our sheltered housing and community alarm clients in the borough of Welwyn Hatfield.You will work your 8-hour day out in the community and the 16-hour standby from home, responding to emergencies as required. You will be the firstresponse in emergencies, reacting quickly to calls and providing advice and guidance, as well as making the necessary calls to the required services and family members.You will need to maintain comprehensive records ensuring all appropriate agencies have up to date information. Above all else, it will be up to you to promote and secure the independence, dignity, security, privacy and wellbeing of all residents that you interact with.This is anactive, responsive role and you will need to prioritise your workload and be able to make clear decisions sometimes in difficult circumstances. We are looking for someone who is calm and empathetic and who canrespond positively and proactively to sometimes challenging situations. If youfeel you can make a difference, this could be the role for you. Due to the nature of the job, it is essential that you have a current driving licence and use of a car.The post is subject to a DBS check. The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential in this post. We offer an attractive working environment in the heart of Welwyn Garden City, with close transport links and amenities.We offer flexible working for that work life balance, health and wellbeing events, cycle to work scheme and a discount for a local sport provider. We provide generous annual leave and the local government pension scheme. We have a training and development programme that we help you learn the skills that matter.Our full list of benefits can be found here<a href="https://careers.welhat.gov.uk/homepage/8/my-rewards" target="_blank">My Rewards – Career</a>s Our CORE values guide everything we do – Collaborative, Open, Responsible, Excellent. We do not offer sponsorship for employment in the UK. Closing date for applications is 7 December 2025 Remote assessments will be held on 11 December 2025 Interviews will be held on 16 &amp; 19 December 2025 Keywords: Warden, Independent, Care, Vulnerable, Customers, Housing, Support, Social, Customers, Emergencies. Sheltered, Estates, Supported

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Role: Care Assistant Location: Newton Longville Hours: Full-time (37.5 hours per week) Salary: £24,570 + bonuses Driving Licence: RequiredAre you someone who thrives on helping others live their best lives? Do you bring warmth, empathy, and a positive attitude to everything you do? If so, we’d love to welcome you to our team!At Litslade Farm, our registered care home in the heart of Newton Longville, we support adults with learning disabilities to live independently and confidently. We’re looking for compassionate Care Assistants to join our friendly, inclusive, and supportive team.<h3>What You’ll Be Doing</h3>As a Care Assistant, you’ll be a key part of the daily life for the people we support, helping them thrive in a safe and respectful environment. Your role will include:<ul><li>Supporting with personal care and hygiene</li><li>Assisting during mealtimes and social activities</li><li>Accompanying residents to appointments and promoting wellbeing</li><li>Encouraging independence through everyday tasks like shopping, cooking, and cleaning</li><li>Helping build confidence and life skills tailored to each individual’s goals</li></ul>You’ll follow personalised support plans and work closely with each individual to help them live life to the fullest.<h3>What We’re Looking For</h3>We’re seeking someone who is:<ul><li>Naturally caring, enthusiastic, and motivated to make a difference</li><li>A great communicator who can adapt to different needs and personalities</li><li>A team player who values inclusion, equality, and respect</li><li>Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts (7am-3pm and 2pm-10pm), including weekends and bank holidays</li><li>Experienced in a similar care role</li></ul><h3>What You’ll Get in Return</h3>We believe in rewarding your dedication with a generous benefits package:<ul><li>33 days annual leave (including bank holidays), rising to 35 with service</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual performance bonus</li><li>Annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Mileage reimbursement for car usage</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance (3x your salary)</li><li>Employee assistance helpline for personal and professional support</li><li>Commitment to wellbeing through the Five Ways to Wellbeing framework</li></ul><h3>Ready to Make a Difference?</h3>If you’re ready to join a team that values compassion, teamwork, and personal growth, click Apply below and take the first step toward a rewarding career.Please note: Appointment is subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference, and medical checks.We are proud to be an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Organisation:&nbsp;Hackney Council Anonymous Apps &gt; Adults, Health &amp; Integration
Job Number:&nbsp;HCAA02694
Service:&nbsp;Adult Social Care
DBS Required:&nbsp;Yes
Organisation Logo:&nbsp;Hackney Council
Agreement Type:&nbsp;Permanent
Work Pattern:&nbsp;Full Time
Contracted Hours:&nbsp;36
Grade:&nbsp;PO4
SCP Range:&nbsp;£52,269 - £54,360
Preparing for Adulthood Service (PfA)
We are seeking a qualified social worker for the role of Senior Practitioner to join our growing team within Preparing for Adulthood Service (PfA) will be key to providing quality social work to the people of Hackney.
You will join our dynamic, integrated multi-disciplinary community service which provides specialist health and social care services to adults with learning disabilities and complex needs in Hackney.
As a Senior Practitioner within PfA, you will be key to providing support to practitioners at all levels of their career development and utilising your supervisory skills and deputising for the Team Manager in helping support your team to achieve the very best outcomes for our residents.
The Preparing for Adulthood Service (PfA) is passionate about supporting young people to lead a life of their choice. Our individualised approach maximising independence and promoting wellbeing is at the heart of what we do. As a multidisciplinary team our social work practitioners work closely with health disciplines, sharing skills, knowledge and experience to ensure the delivery of quality and robust services for our residents. Our service is proud of its strength based, trauma informed practice that promotes inclusivity and understands intersectionality in practice.
We are seeking individuals who share our commitment to our Hackney values. In return, we will support you to feel safe in your practice and decision making, empowered to help people manage positive risk, and with opportunities to develop and grow in your career.
PfA offers exciting opportunities to experience the breadth of social work from Care Act (2014) assessments and safeguarding through to complex court of protection work and mental health admissions. Working closely with our partners in Children's Services and Education our multidisciplinary team comprises psychology, psychiatry, nursing, occupational therapy, physiotherapy, dietetics as well as speech and language therapy.
PfA works with young people between the ages of 18-21. If successful, you will have the opportunity to develop professionally with access to Hackney's strong training offer, whilst working with young people with mental health diagnosis, autism, learning disabilities and or physical disabilities.
We welcome applications from those with experience in both children's and adult services.
You will have a sound knowledge of the key principles of the Care Act, the Mental Capacity Act and Safeguarding as well as all other relevant legislation relating to the provision of services for adults with a learning disability.
You will need to be a qualified Social Worker and be registered with Social Work England. You will also have a significant level of post qualification experience within statutory Adult Services including providing supervisory / management support to social work practitioners. Experience of working with those with diagnoses of learning disability and or autism is preferred.
You will have a commitment to your own and your supervisees social work education and be ready to help develop our Social Work offer through the academy approach. A commitment to integrated working across health and social care is essential.
You will join a team of social workers employed by London Borough of Hackney and health professionals employed by East London Foundation Trust. The service supports people across London Borough of Hackney as well as those in the City in relation to their health needs. It seeks to achieve the very best outcomes for our residents supporting them to achieve their full potential and fulfill their aspirations.

Enchanced DBS is required.
As a Council, our most outstanding asset is our staff, who are highly dedicated to serving our residents and committed to our goals as an organisation.
If you want to work in a place where you can represent our values so we achieve the best for our residents, please click on the apply button below.
We operate a fair and open anonymous selection process. Therefore, we do not accept supporting statements or CV’s.
To proceed with your application, you will need to create an account and submit your application.
As part of the application process, you will need to complete a number of competency based questions. These questions allow you to demonstrate your suitability for the role and provide examples of your skills, knowledge and experience outlined in the job description.
We understand the benefits of using AI in the workplace. However, if you are thinking of using this tool to submit your application, we ask you to think about what value it will add. AI tools tend to lack the personal touch and authenticity we value in candidates. We encourage you to showcase your unique knowledge and skills using your own voice.
Prior to applying for a vacancy for a secondment opportunity, please liaise with your line manager and inform them of your interest in applying for the role.
This application process replaces a supporting statement.
Closing date for applications: 15th December 2025 (22:59)
Interview date:&nbsp;January&nbsp;2026
We are also working towards our vision, which is to be a place for everyone; where residents and staff can be proud; a place that celebrates diversity and where everyone can feel valued, included and involved. In order to achieve this, we look for people who are: Proud; Ambitious; Pioneering; Open; Proactive; Inclusive.
Hackney Council works to eradicate discrimination on the basis of age, disability, gender reassignment, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief, sex, and sexual orientation.We also recognise that people can be disadvantaged by their social and economic circumstances, so we will also work to eliminate discrimination and disadvantage caused by social class. We also welcome those interested in flexible working. We particularly welcome applications from disabled people, as this group is currently under represented in our workforce.
The Council has a dedicated employment support service (Hackney Works), which offers Hackney residents guidance in relation to applying for jobs.
If you are thinking about applying for a job, please contact the Hackney Works team to find out what support is available:&nbsp;<a href="mailto:hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk" target="_blank">hackneyworks@hackney.gov.uk</a>










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Senior Practitioner - Adult Social Care

Job DescriptionOrganisation: London Borough of Waltham ForestSalary: PO4 - PO5 £49,056 - &nbsp;£55,323Retention Bonus:&nbsp;£3000&nbsp;Contract Type: Full-time/PermanentWorking hours per week:&nbsp;36&nbsp;Application Deadline: 04/12/2025Proposed Interview Date(s):&nbsp;TBCReference: 1937About Us:&nbsp;Bursting with culture, energy, and opportunity, the London Borough of Waltham Forest is a fantastic and exciting place to work.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are a highly ambitious borough. Driven by culture and the innate creativity of our residents, we have developed new and innovative ways to build our communities. Our Council is relentlessly resident-focused, insight-led, digitally driven and commercially minded; a Council focused on meeting the needs of our existing and future residents.&nbsp;&nbsp;London Borough of Waltham Forest is one of the <a href="https://www.london.gov.uk/good-work-standard" target="_blank">Mayor of London’s Good Work Standard</a>&nbsp;employers. This accreditation is a proof of our commitment to creating a healthy, fair and inclusive workplace. This includes fair pay and conditions, workplace well-being, skills and progression and diversity and recruitment.&nbsp;About the role:&nbsp;An experienced Senior Practitioner is sought to support the Practice Support Groups within our Corporate Parenting Service (Looked After Children).We are seeking a dedicated and enthusiastic practitioner committed to making a positive impact on children’s lives. Our service prioritises high-quality, relationship-based social work that is child-centred, family-oriented, strengths- and evidence-based, outcome-focused, and equitable.The Senior Practitioner is tasked with handling complex cases involving elevated risk, efficiently managing their workload, and ensuring all statutory obligations are met. They actively participate in weekly case reviews and receive support and guidance<a href="https://fs-filestore-eu.s3.eu-west-1.amazonaws.com/Waltham_Forest/govRoleProfiles/Role%20Profile%20-%20Senior%20Practitioner%20(1937).pdf" target="_blank">&gt;&gt; Click here to download the Role Profile &lt;&lt;&nbsp;</a>Key Responsibilities:&nbsp;Please refer to Job description with all the details&nbsp;<ul> <li>Significant post-qualifying social work experience in a Children &amp; Families setting</li> <li>Experience of undertaking highly complex casework within a statutory children’s setting</li> <li>Experience of service delivery which is culturally sensitive and responsive to the needs of a multi-cultural community</li> <li>Experience of prioritisation, care planning and service delivery</li> <li>Demonstrable knowledge and experience in assessing complex&nbsp;risk</li> <li>Experience of having to interpret, understand and make judgements on the complex interactions between the risk and protective factors in any given situation when arriving at a decision about whether the child or young person is suffering or is likely to suffer significant harm</li> <li>High-level knowledge and skills in gathering information from a range of sources, including direct observation of children and young people and their interactions with carers&nbsp;</li> <li>Ability to make timely judgments and decisions that are based on evidence and thorough analysis of all the information gathered</li> <li>Demonstrable ability to draw up specific practical plans with clear timescales that are based on high quality assessments, which set out the planned outcomes for the child or young person</li> <li>Ability to drive service improvements</li> <li>Ability to negotiate</li> <li>Ability to set priorities personally and for others</li> <li>Knowledge and understanding of key management skills, roles and responsibilities required for successful leadership</li> <li>Ability to systematically monitor and review decisions and plans, and to revise them where appropriate in the light of new information and evaluation of whether the interventions are achieving the planned outcomes</li> <li>Knowledge about the different methods of intervention and, on the basis of a critical review of the research evidence, ability to understand their effectiveness</li> <li>Ability to demonstrate or show evidence of having undertaken and managed to completion a number of complex cases and ability to demonstrate a high level of conceptualisation of critical analysis&nbsp;</li> <li>Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (verbal and written)</li> <li>ICT skills including use of Microsoft applications.</li></ul>Qualifications and Requirements:&nbsp;To be considered for this position, you should meet the following requirements:&nbsp;<ul> <li>Must have experience in Court Work and sound Court Report Writing skills</li> <li>Must have experience in Looked After Children</li> <li>Must have a current Social Work England Registration</li> <li>Will need enhanced DBS Clearance.</li></ul>Terms and conditions:&nbsp;The below terms and conditions apply to this role:&nbsp;Satisfactory employment references;&nbsp;Satisfactory declaration of interest;&nbsp;This role is subject to safer recruitment practices as it involves work with children and/ or vulnerable adults;&nbsp;Satisfactory DBS check;&nbsp;Continued professional body registration;&nbsp;Suitable driver’s license;&nbsp;How to Apply:&nbsp;Interested candidates are invited to submit their applications online by pressing the ‘Apply’ button below. This includes a supporting statement that outlines to us how your skills and experience make you a good candidate for this vacancy.&nbsp;&nbsp;We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:&nbsp;Waltham Forest is a diverse borough where diversity is valued and is integral to both, service delivery and employment of its staff. The Council is proud of its rich mix of communities and as the largest employer in the area, it works hard to respond to the changing needs of its population. We use our statutory duties on race, gender and disability equality and best practice in respect of age, faith and sexual orientation to ensure equality of opportunity in the workplace. The Council is committed to meeting its 4 equality objectives: - Promoting equality of opportunity - Opposing all forms of discrimination, intolerance and disadvantage - Ensuring our workforce reflects the diverse communities of Waltham Forest at all levels. - Providing fair, appropriate, accessible and excellent Services to all. Respecting Diversity is a core Council value.&nbsp;&nbsp;To support the above and reduce the risk of bias in its recruitment activities, the council is operating an anonymous shortlisting process, which hides personal information that can identify individuals until their application has been considered for shortlisting. The council also operates a scheme whereby, for jobs graded up to and including scale SO2, internal candidates are considered first. This includes those candidates who self-identify as having a disability for the purposes of the Disability Confident scheme. For more information, please refer to our recruitment and selection policy.&nbsp;&nbsp;We are keen to support employees to balance their working life with other commitments. Therefore, wherever possible, we will consider working arrangements that suit an individual's personal circumstances whilst still meeting the needs of the Council. If you would like to discuss the possible flexible working options that might be applicable to this role, please contact the person named below or feel free to discuss this during your interview.&nbsp;&nbsp;For more information on the benefits of working for the Council, please visit <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us" target="_blank">https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/jobs-and-training/find-jobs-and-other-opportunities/working-us</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;Contact Information:&nbsp;If you have any questions about this vacancy or the application process, please contact Verena La Chiusa, Team manager at&nbsp; <a href="mailto:verena.lachiusa@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">verena.lachiusa@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;.&nbsp;&nbsp;If you have any technical issues when trying to apply for this post, please contact our Recruitment Team via email at <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>.&nbsp;&nbsp;The Council’s preference is for online application. However, if you have a disability and are unable to complete an online application, please email <a href="mailto:recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@walthamforest.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;so we can arrange an alternative application method.&nbsp;&nbsp;Click here for further information on the <a href="https://www.walthamforest.gov.uk/council-and-elections/your-data-and-privacy/our-privacy-notices/hr-recruitment-privacy-notice" target="_blank">Human Resources recruitment privacy notice</a>.&nbsp;<ul></ul>

London Borough Of Waltham Forest

Senior Practitioner

Job Title: Practice Development Lead Starting Salary: £48,226 per annum + £5,234 market enhanced payment progressing to £53,460 per annum + £4,447 market enhanced payment* please note this is a non-contractual payment subject to a 3 yearly review (pro rata for part time) Hours: 30.0 Location: Countywide Contract Type: Fixed Term - 6-month contract&nbsp; Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Practice Academy is dedicated to fostering continuous professional growth across the social care workforce. Through bespoke training, targeted support, and development opportunities, the team equips practitioners—from students to experienced social workers—with the knowledge, skills, and confidence needed to deliver high-quality, child-centred services across Hertfordshire.<h4>About the role</h4>The Practice Development Lead plays a pivotal role in supporting Newly Qualified Social Workers (NQSWs) through their Assessed and Supported Year in Employment (ASYE). This includes working closely with Team Managers and colleagues to ensure effective team-based support. In addition, the role extends to guiding and mentoring social work students engaged in the education pathways endorsed by HCC.Responsibilities include;<ul><li>Attraction, recruitment, and induction of NQSWs.</li><li>Provide support to Team Managers and colleagues who have NQSWs in the teams, including developing written policies and guidance, with the aim for them to be endorsed by HCC as completing their ASYE.</li><li>Support and guidance to NQSWs on a one-to-one basis or in groups, providing coaching, expert knowledge, training, reflective supervision, skills and practice development.</li><li>To develop and co-ordinate the ASYE training programme, either commissioning external trainers/partner agencies or delivering personally.</li><li>Undertaking and supporting the assessment of the NQSWs against the Knowledge and Skills Statements (KSS) for child and family social work.</li><li>Providing coaching and/or mentoring support for both NQSWs and experienced social care staff and managers.</li><li>Support the practice learning experience of social work students and apprentices currently enrolled on all social work education routes supported by HCC.</li></ul>To identify and celebrate areas of good practice in social care and provide strategies to address poor practice, working with teams and managers to determine best solutions.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Be a qualified Social Worker registered with Social Work England.</li><li>Be experienced in the assessment and monitoring of NQSWs (or other learners), evidencing research into practice, and providing reflective supervision.</li><li>Have knowledge of how professional standards fit into the assessment process of NQSWs.</li><li>Have excellent communication and coaching skills and is passionate about supporting learners and developing social work practice.</li><li>Capable of high-quality written work including assessments and reports requiring a timely completion.</li><li>Have experience of managing and supervising learners, with consideration of equality and diversity throughout their practice.</li><li>Full UK Driving Licence.</li><li>Regular Access to a vehicle.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Hold (or be currently working towards) the Practice Educator qualification.</li></ul>This role is vital in nurturing a skilled and confident social work workforce, fostering a culture of learning, reflection, and professional excellence. By investing in the growth of both new and future practitioners, the Practice Development Lead helps ensure the continued delivery of high-quality services to children and families across Hertfordshire.We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC12 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Francesca Benvenga (<a href="mailto:francesca.benvenga@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">francesca.benvenga@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)Interview Date: 11th and 12 December 2025Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Assistant Support Worker - Bridgewell Full-time - 37.5 hours per weekHourly Rate: £12.60Join us atour new scheme, Bridgewell, a warm and welcoming supported living service where we support adults with learning disabilities and social care needs. Our dedicated team provides 24-hour, person-centred care tailored to each individual’s unique needs.We are looking for compassionate, confident, and capable Assistant Support Worker’s to become part of our close-knit team. In this rewarding role, you will help with personal care, medication, health appointments, cooking, cleaning, shopping, and community engagement. You will also be a calm and reliable presence in emergency situations, ensuring the safety and wellbeing of those we support.About YouNo previous experience in care? No problem! We provide a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.We are looking for people who are:<ul><li>Passionate, with a can-do attitude and a genuine desire to make a difference</li><li>Able to communicate effectively and adapt to different needs</li><li>Flexible and reliable, able to work shifts including weekends and bank holidays (2-week rolling rota with shifts of 7am-3pm, 9-5pm &amp; 2pm-10pm)</li><li>Committed to equality, diversity, and person-centred support</li></ul>Please note: A minimum of one sleep-in per week is required as part of the role, with an additional allowance of £52.78 per sleep-in.It is essential that you hold a full UK driving licence (manual).Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year, including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£24,570 for a 37.5 hour per week contract</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Salary: £38,923 Grade: Level 3 Zone 1 Location: 5 Pancras Square N1C 4AG Contract Type: Permanent&nbsp; Hours: Full Time (36 hours) Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025; 23:59 About Camden Camden is changing on the inside to make life better for everyone. Our residents and communities are at the heart of everything we do. We’re home to the most important conversations happening today and we’re making radical social change a reality, so that nobody gets left behind. &nbsp;Here’s where you can help decide a better future for us all. What You’ll Be Doing We are excited to have an opening for a Placement Officer (Adult Social Care) to join our Resource Coordination Team.&nbsp; As a Placement Officer you will provide a critical support role to our social care teams, helping ensure residents receive the right care and support from Camden. The ASC Placement Officer is responsible for identifying, arranging and purchasing all services to meet the needs and outcomes assessed by their social care practitioner. Support is provided to teams across social care, including mental health, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, and older people. As part of the role, you will need to: <ul> <li> Respond positively and professionally to referrals by care practitioners, ensuring the quality of information enables the identification of placements or other support that meet the adults assessed needs. </li> <li> Receive and screen referrals, prioritising of needs and availability of resources and where appropriate, liaise with other colleagues, partners and external care providers to ensure detailed assessment and prioritising. </li> <li> Manage and maintain effective information on the care systems, inputting all placement data on Mosaic or any other IT systems and reporting on data to ensure that accurate information is available at all times. </li> </ul> This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act and will require a Basic DBS. All About You To be successful you will need to have excellent communication skills and an ability to work under pressure, managing a varied workload. You will have experience of working in a health or social care setting and be empathetic to the needs of vulnerable residents. You will be able to communicate clearly and effectively both orally and in writing, including presenting and negotiation.&nbsp; You will need to have experience and understanding of using Mosaic or similar social care systems and have excellent digital skills. You will also be able to work in partnership with social care staff and teams, commissioners, care providers and other agencies to ensure that the needs of our residents are met. To find out more about what it is like to work at Camden, meet some of our People by visiting '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/our-stories</a>'. How To Apply To apply for this job please follow the "Apply" link. In the ‘Why you?’ section of the application you will be required to demonstrate how you meet the role criteria noted in the Job Profile under the “About You” section.&nbsp; To view the Job Profile, please CLICK HERE or copy and paste the below URL into your browser: <a href="http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11492208/file/document?inline" target="_blank">http://camdocs.camden.gov.uk/HPRMWebDrawer/Record/11492208/file/documen…</a> What We Offer At Camden, you’ll receive a host of benefits. From flexible working to 27 days annual leave (+ bank holidays!). We also know&nbsp;that a work life balance is extremely&nbsp;important so we also offer family leave, loan schemes and access to our incredible staff networks. We also have an incredible pensions scheme.&nbsp; Visit '<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/staff-benefits</a>' for more details. Inclusion and Belonging &nbsp; At Camden, we want every colleague to feel they belong and can thrive. We welcome applications from all parts of our community, and particularly encourage people from Black, Asian and Other Ethnic Heritage communities, LGBTQ+ people, disabled and neurodiverse people, survivors of domestic abuse, and those from lower socio-economic backgrounds or with care experience. We know that different voices and perspectives make us stronger, and we are committed to providing the support, adjustments and flexibility people need to succeed.&nbsp; Please visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity" target="_blank">www.camdenjobs.co.uk/inclusion-and-diversity</a> for more information on our commitment. Asking for Adjustments &nbsp; At Camden, we are committed to making our recruitment process barrier-free and accessible for everyone. If you need us to do something differently during the application, interview or assessment process, just let us know and we will support you. This could include providing information in an alternative format, extra time in assessments, or adjustments for disabled, neurodiverse or long-term health conditions. &nbsp; Please contact us on 020 7974 6655, at&nbsp;<a href="mailto:resourcing@camden.gov.uk" target="_blank">resourcing@camden.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;or by post to 5 Pancras Square, London, N1C 4AG. We’ll work with you to make sure the process works for you. &nbsp; Anonymised Application&nbsp;–&nbsp;in keeping with Camden’s commitment to inclusion the recruitment to this role is anonymised and supports the objective of reducing the impact of unconscious bias.

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Join Us as a Waking Night Project Worker - Bridgewell27 hours per week - Permanent Contract - £18,153paDo you want to make a real difference in people’s lives? We currently have an opportunity for a Waking Night Project Worker at our new scheme, Bridgewell, in Bracknell. Bridgewell is a warm and welcoming supported living service where we support adults with learning disabilities and social care needs.Key responsibilities as a Waking Night Project Worker:<ul><li>Supporting vulnerable adults during night hours, ensuring their safety and wellbeing.</li><li>Communicating effectively using various methods tailored to individual needs.</li><li>Working as part of a team to deliver high-quality, person-centred care.</li><li>Promoting independence and respecting the wishes of the people we support.</li><li>Maintaining accurate records and reporting any concerns promptly whilst ensuring the safety of the property</li><li>Offering emotional support as needed</li><li>Responding to and documenting any crisis events that may occur during the night</li><li>Administering medication if required and completing household tasks</li><li>Providing personal care support during the night when required, ensuring residents’ dignity, safety, and well-being are upheld</li></ul>Ideal candidates will have:<ul><li>Strong communication skills and the ability to adapt to different needs.</li><li>A team-focused mindset and a willingness to learn and grow.</li><li>A commitment to delivering excellent care and support.</li><li>An understanding of equality, diversity, and safeguarding principles.</li><li>Previous experience is helpful but not essential-we provide full training.</li></ul>We will support your development with a structured induction, comprehensive training, and the opportunity to gain an accredited vocational qualification.Hightown Benefits:<ul><li>Generous annual leave allowance of 33 days per year (pro rata), including statutory bank holidays, rising to 35 days with service</li><li>£18,153pa for a 27 hour per week contract</li><li>Workplace pension scheme and life assurance of three times your annual salary</li><li>Fully paid DBS</li><li>Annual bonus based on satisfactory performance</li><li>Monthly attendance bonus and annual salary and cost of living review</li><li>Ongoing professional development and training to help you deliver outstanding support</li><li>Employee assistance helpline</li></ul>Appointment to this position will be subject to satisfactory right to work, enhanced DBS, reference and medical checks.We are an Equal Opportunities &amp; Disability Confident Employer.

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Salary range: £48,003 - £51,138 p.a. inc. London weighting
Contract: Permanent&nbsp;
Hours of work: 36 hours per week
Location: Civic centre and other locations from time to time
 An exciting opportunity as a Children's Commissioning Lead…&nbsp; &nbsp;
Brent is a tremendously vibrant London borough where the iconic arch of Wembley Stadium dominates the skyline. Spanning both inner and outer London, it is a borough of huge contrasts in terms of its economic, environmental, ethnic and social make up. Brent’s diversity is evident to all who visit our borough and our long history of ethnic and cultural diversity has created a place that is truly unique and valued by those who live and work here. &nbsp;
The council is pursuing a far-reaching transformation agenda that better meets the needs of our community so it is an exciting time to join us.
The Post
This role is an exciting opportunity to join the Commissioning and Resources team as a Children’s Commissioning Lead. The post will contribute to the strategic commissioning of high quality services for children and young people with a focus on outcomes, meeting strategic priorities and identify innovative approaches to help shape service that achieve value for money. The post will be responsible for a portfolio of commissioning services to include Early Help, SEND, Social Care, DfE Holiday Food Activities Programme. As the Children’s Commissioning Lead you will strategically plan, manage and coordinate commissioning projects from inception to implementation to include identifying&nbsp;any gaps in provision, developing strategies to meet the needs of any particular groups,&nbsp;complete business cases and provide effective contract management and quality assurance. You will ensure services are co-produced with service users.
The Person
We are seeking a highly motivated individual who is driven by service improvement and passionate about championing the voices of children and young people in shaping services they receive. The successful candidate will have experience of successfully managing projects or programme delivery to required deadlines. Effective communication and interpersonal skills are key in this role, as you will be working with a wide range of stakeholders across the Council and external partners and producing high level presentations and reports.&nbsp;
This is a high profile and challenging role for a resilient candidate who is passionate about making a positive contribution to the outcomes of children and young people in Brent.
Closing Date:&nbsp;04 December 2025 (23:00)

If you are interested in applying for this job, please start by clicking the "Apply Now" button below. You must provide a supporting statement as part of your application that clearly shows how you meet the criteria on the Person Specification. We will accept a CV in support of your application, however, you should still provide a supporting statement.


Brent Council values the diversity of its community and aims to have a workforce that reflects this and therefore encourage applications from all sections of the community. We positively encourage all applicants to self-identify their characteristics in the diversity survey section in the application.

We are committed to safer recruitment and safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and young people and expect all staff and volunteers to share this commitment. Applicants should be aware that posts working with children, young people and vulnerable adults are subject to an Enhanced DBS check as well as other employment clearances.
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Brent has a positive approach to flexible working.
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As a disability confident employer Brent welcomes applications from people with all disabilities, including “non-visible” disabilities and mental health conditions. We will interview any disabled applicant who meets the essential criteria. If you require reasonable adjustments to be made to any part of the recruitment process due to your disability, please contact us on&nbsp;&nbsp;<a>recruitment@brent.gov.uk&nbsp;</a>
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Brent Council

This is Brent

Children's Commissioning Lead

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £39,152 - £41,771 a year Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Permanent&nbsp;Luton Council is seeking a dynamic and innovative Vision Rehabilitation Specialist to join our dedicated team. This is an exceptional opportunity for a professional with significant post-qualifying experience in the rehabilitation of visually impaired and deafblind individuals.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Complex Case Management: Handle complex and challenging cases, ensuring compliance with health and safety policies, and providing crisis intervention when necessary.</li><li>Customer Satisfaction: Demonstrate a commitment to customer satisfaction, with experience in advocacy and user/carer involvement, promoting client participation in developing their own care/support plans.</li><li>Coaching and Mentoring: Offer guidance, supervision, and mentorship to Outreach Workers and Social Care Assessors, fostering professional growth and effective case work practices.</li><li>Collaborative Working: Engage in partnership and inter-agency collaboration, promoting the benefits of a multi-disciplinary team approach to optimise resources and reduce duplication.</li><li>Communication: Effectively communicate with visually impaired or deafblind service users, their carers, and a variety of professionals, imparting new skills and strategies to enhance independence.</li><li>Record Maintenance: Maintain high-quality records, and produce clear, concise reports and correspondence using Council computer database and case recording systems.</li><li>Resource Management: Make professional judgments and negotiate resources within a multi-disciplinary setting, designing cost-effective care packages while understanding the financial implications.</li></ul>Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>Essential Qualifications and Skills:<ul><li>Educational Background: Dip HE in Visual Rehabilitation Studies or equivalent (minimum Level 5, 2-year full-time course or part-time equivalent).</li><li>Professional Registration: Accredited by the Rehabilitation Workers Professional Network, recognized by the Professional Standards Authority for Health and Social Care.</li><li>Legislative Knowledge: In-depth understanding of social care legislation and regulations, including the Care Act 2014, Sensory Best Practice Guidance, Making Safeguarding Personal, and more.</li><li>Customer Interface Experience: Skilled in working within a customer-focused environment with different adult social care client groups.</li><li>Organizational Skills: Ability to manage competing pressures and priorities, plan workloads effectively, and meet strict deadlines while maintaining high standards.</li><li>Commitment to Equality: Strong knowledge and understanding of equality issues, ensuring non-discriminatory service delivery.</li><li>Ongoing Development: Committed to personal and professional development, with a willingness to undertake post-qualifying training and acquire new skills.</li></ul>Additional Requirements:<ul><li>Home Visits: Ability to visit customers and families in their homes daily.</li><li>Flexible Working Hours: Willing to work outside normal office hours occasionally.</li><li>Research and Project Work: Engage in small-scale projects related to the rehabilitation needs of visually impaired or deafblind service users.</li><li>Practice Educator Training: Willingness to undergo training to support educational practice within the team.</li></ul>If you are passionate about making a difference in the lives of visually impaired and deafblind individuals and possess the expertise and dedication required, we encourage you to apply for this rewarding role.Join Luton Council and be a part of a team that values excellence, collaboration, and innovation in service delivery.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1654564&amp;ptId=12072" target="_blank">download: Vision Rehabilitation Specialist JD&amp;PS.pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1654565&amp;ptId=12072" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer.pdf</a></li></ul>





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Vision Rehabilitation Specialist

Job Title: Senior SEND Tribunals Officer Starting Salary: £42,839 progressing to £47,181 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37 Location: Based at Stevenage or Hemel Hempstead, with hybrid working and travel across Hertfordshire Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The Tribunals Team manages and co-ordinates the local authority's response to SEND appeals. The team prepares evidence, liaises with professionals and schools, and represents the local authority at hearings. The team also supports service improvement across casework and supports the legal and SEND teams as the administrative hub for Pre-Action Protocols and Judicial Reviews.Our goal is to create a tribunal service that is accessible, transparent, efficient and fair for everyone. You’ll be an essential part of our team, collaborating with parents, carers, young people, schools and other key stakeholders within the SEND statutory and legal framework. You'll join a well-established team, who are always seeking new ways to innovate and improve, and your input will be crucial in shaping the future of our service to meet the evolving needs of our SEND community.<h4>About the role</h4>Are you looking to advance your career and gain valuable experience in legal representation and multi-agency working? This role offers an excellent opportunity to do just that. With comprehensive support and training, you'll be well-equipped to succeed and contribute to ensuring every child receives the support they need.Your responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Lead complex casework: Take responsibility for the most complex appeals and mediations, ensuring robust preparation and representation at SEND Tribunals and Dispute Resolution Meetings.</li><li>Represent the Local Authority: You will represent the Local Authority at the Special Educational Needs and Disability First Tier Tribunal for complex cases</li><li>Drive resolution: Use advanced negotiation and influencing skills to achieve early resolution wherever possible, balancing legal requirements with the needs of families and young people.</li><li>Line management and support: Line-manage and support Tribunal Officers, offering guidance on cases, quality assurance, and professional development</li><li>Shape service delivery: Contribute to policy development, process improvements, and training initiatives to strengthen the effectiveness and consistency of the team</li></ul><ul><li>Collaborate strategically: Build strong relationships with families, professionals, and multi-disciplinary agencies.</li></ul> <h4>About you</h4>Essential<ul><li>Significant knowledge of SEND law and procedures, including Children and Families Act 2014, SEN Code of Practice 2014, Equality Act 2010</li><li>Previous experience managing complex systems and processes within SEND</li><li>Strong negotiation and influencing skills</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to provide specialist advice empathetically and adapt communication for different audiences</li><li>Highly organised, able to work independently and manage conflicting demands, including ability to plan and organise work across weeks and months, considering wider service impact.</li><li>Proven ability to build and maintain relationships with a wide range of stakeholders.</li><li>Experience liaising with multi-disciplinary agencies, parents, and carers.</li><li>Understanding of the SEND Service’s political environment.</li><li>Experience of advocacy and representing at Tribunals or similar.</li></ul>Desirable<ul><li>Line management experience</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care Services, level HSC11&nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Vanessa Croxford - <a href="mailto:Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Vanessa.Croxford@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: Wednesday 10th December in our Apsley OfficeBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior SEND Tribunals Officer

Job Title: Service Manager - Adoption Service Starting Salary: £61,443 + £7,332 enhanced market payment progressing to £68,775 + £6,666 market enhanced payment per annum. Hours: 37 per week Main Base Location: Rainbow House, St Albans* Contract Type: Permanent Directorate: Childrens Services*The service has teams based at Farnham House Stevenage, Apsley Hemel Hempstead , and Rainbow House, St Albans.The post holder will be expected to spend time with all teams as well as teams based at Apsley and attend relevant meetings at all sites with an average of 2 days office working and remainder home working (dependent on the needs of the service).Occasional travel across Adopt East will be required too. <h4>About the team</h4>An exciting opportunity has arisen for a service manager to manage our 4 adoption teams comprising of 2 adoption assessment teams , a family finding team and an adoption support team as well as our combined fostering and adoption recruitment team to shape the vision of adoption in Hertfordshire.&nbsp;The adoption teams are made of qualified social workers and children’s practitioners, you will supervise the 5 team managers. The teams are well established and motivated to get the best outcomes for children .We have an ambitious service supporting the modernisation agenda in adoption.We support children to maintain relationships with their birth family in a safe and meaningful way and value the contribution of birth relatives, adopted people and adoptive parents to our service development .As part of a regional alliance, Adopt East, we work in collaboration with 7 other local authority partners developing best practice and sharing performance data to optimise outcomes for adoptive families. We are looking for someone with the drive and commitment to lead our adoption service and enable children to live in stable, loving homes.This role will see you work closely with social care teams across children’s services to ensure children have the right care plan in place at the earliest opportunity including ensuring early permanence is considered where appropriate. The post holder will also link with, and support partner agencies across legal, health and education as well as the Agency Decision Maker for adoption.Additionally, you will also have responsibility for our adoption and fostering recruitment team who recruit and support prospective adopters and foster carers start their journey as we as delivering campaigns to support ongoing recruitment.<h4>About the role</h4>Key elements of the role are:<ul><li>Management of 4 adoption team managers comprising of 2 adoption assessment teams , a family finding team and an adoption support team as well as the management of the combined fostering and adoption recruitment team</li><li>Monitoring the ongoing recruitment and training of prospective adopters</li><li>Act as the Adoption Support Services Advisor (ASSA) whose role is to give advice and information to anyone affected by adoption</li><li>Attendance at adoption panel in the absence of the panel advisor.</li><li>Oversight of the assessment of prospective adopters</li><li>Oversight of family finding for children with a plan of adoption as well as tracking children with a parallel plan f adoption</li><li>Oversight of support services for adopted children and their families as well as oversight of adopted adults access to record</li><li>Contribution to wider service developments</li><li>Participation in regional meetings and contribution to service developments that benefit the region.</li><li>Participation in national workstreams and contribute to the modernising of adoption nationally.</li><li>Performance management including oversight of service performance, timeliness, data and resource management to ensure children can achieve permanency in a timely way.</li><li>Working with children’s social work team in a supportive and advisory capacity helping to consider if adoption is in the best interests of a child.</li><li>Financial oversight of a range of budgets as well as financial agreements linked to adoption allowances.</li><li>Ensure that the voice of the adoptee, adopter and birth relative is central to service delivery</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Social work qualified and registered with Social Work England</li><li>At least 3 years post qualifying experience including relevant management experience</li><li>Experience and awareness of the processes involved in assessing and supporting prospective adopters.</li><li>A sound understanding of adoption, adoption legislation and the modernisation of adoption agenda</li><li>Ability to drive across Hertfordshire, Adopt East and occasionally nationally</li><li>Excellent communication skills</li><li>Budget management skills</li><li>Ability to work under pressure</li><li>Experience of working to deadlines</li><li>Data analysis skills</li><li>Ability to develop the support offer for a diverse community of adoptive families</li><li>Visionary leadership skills</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Experience of working with adoptive families at a management level</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC14 job profile. Please locate this via: Job profiles - Health and social careThis is a challenging and rewarding opportunity to continue to shape the future of adoption services in Hertfordshire as well as across Adopt East as we continue our journey of developing our services to meet the evolving needs of our adoption community. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Lynn Knowles (<a href="mailto:lynn.knowles@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">lynn.knowles@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>)&nbsp;informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: 12th December - in PersonBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Service Manager - Adoption Service

<h2>About the job</h2>Salary: £53,460 - £56,681 a year pro rata plus £3,203 car benefit allowance Hours per week: 37 Contract type: Fixed Term / Secondment (until 31st March 2026) We are seeking a passionate and driven professional to take on the role of Permanency Lead, a position at the heart of our work to ensure that children and young people achieve timely, appropriate and lasting permanency. This is a pivotal role within Children’s Social Care, promoting best practice across all operational teams, reporting performance to senior leaders and working with external partners including Foster East and Adopt East.You will lead on embedding permanency within our service, ensuring that the Council’s statutory responsibilities to safeguard and promote the welfare of children are consistently delivered. As part of this, you will oversee high-quality permanency planning meetings, strengthen early planning approaches such as foster to adopt and concurrency planning, and ensure that permanency decisions and placements are timely, child-centred and robust.The role involves direct line management of the Life Story Work Coordinator and the Improvement Case Manager, as well as dotted line responsibility for adoption family finders and the Fostering and Permanency Panel administrator. You will act as advisor to the Panel, providing professional guidance and quality assurance for the work presented. Alongside this, you will develop innovative approaches to finding and supporting permanent families, drawing on research, best practice and meaningful consultation with children, carers and adoptive parents.This is a varied and influential role that combines leadership, practice development and partnership working. You will contribute to shaping policy, practice and innovation in permanency, ensuring that looked after children, foster carers, special guardians and adoptive families all have a voice in shaping our services.Please note this role does not attract sponsorship.<h2>About you</h2>We are looking for a skilled and motivated social work professional with substantial post-qualifying experience in child and family social work, including child protection, care proceedings and permanency. You will hold a recognised social work qualification and be registered with Social Work England. Your deep understanding of current legislation, national standards and best practice in fostering and adoption will be essential to your success in this role.You will be able to demonstrate a high level of competence in permanency practice, combined with the ability to coach, mentor and inspire colleagues. Strong organisational skills are vital, as is the capacity to balance complex and conflicting demands while maintaining a clear focus on the needs of children. Your communication and negotiation skills will enable you to influence and persuade at a senior level, build strong relationships with internal and external partners, and ensure that the child’s voice remains at the centre of permanency planning.We are seeking someone who can think and plan strategically while also delivering at an operational level. You will be committed to driving high standards of professional practice, leading by example and promoting innovation in permanency support and family finding. Above all, you will share our commitment to ensuring that every child and young person can grow up in a safe, stable and loving environment.<h2>About us</h2>Our ambitious&nbsp;Luton 2040 Vision&nbsp;– that no-one in Luton will have to live in poverty – is at the heart of everything we do. We recognise that our people are remarkable, talented, committed and passionate about serving our residents.The people of Luton depend heavily on this council – and that means our workforce! Are you ready to realise the remarkable and help us deliver our vision?We welcome applications from all sections of the community and are committed to developing a workforce that&nbsp;reflects the diversity of our borough<h2>Application Process</h2>Because of the nature of this job, it will be necessary for the appropriate level of criminal record disclosure to be undertaken. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 and therefore applicants are required to declare all unspent cautions and convictions; and also any adult cautions (simple or conditional), and spent convictions that are not protected as defined by the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended in 2020). A person’s criminal record will not in itself prevent a person from being appointed to this post. Applicants will not be refused posts because of offences which are not relevant to, and do not place them at or make them a risk in, the role for which they are applying. However in the event of the employment being taken up, any failure to disclose such offence, as detailed above, will result in dismissal or disciplinary action by the Authority. On occasions, we may close a vacancy early due to a very high number of applications being received. <h2>Benefits</h2>We offer a range of excellent staff benefits which include: - From 25 to 32 days’ annual leave: linked to length of service and grade - Buying annual leave scheme: buy up to 20 days additional annual leave - Career Pathways: step up in your career or move into a specialist area - Pension scheme: with generous employer contributions of up to 20.2 per cent (at July 2023) and 3x salary death in service grant - Generous relocation package: up to £8,000 (subject to eligibility) - Employee Assistance Programme: a free, 24/7 confidential counselling and wellbeing support service available to all employees, their partner or spouse and dependent children over 16 still living at home - Work/life balance: flexible working options including working from home where possible. We welcome requests for flexible working arrangements including part-time hours and alternative working patterns - Training and support: unlimited access to development courses, mentoring and support and clear career pathways - Staff offers: includes discounts on your MOT, gym and fitness, restaurants and salons - Arriva Travel Club: great value savings on local bus travel<h2>How to apply</h2>We understand that job applications take time and effort, but a high-quality application shows that you are professional with a good attention to detail. The recruiting manager may receive a number of applications for each job advertised so you want yours to stand out! Our ‘How to apply' page has more tips to help with your application:&nbsp;<a href="https://m.luton.gov.uk/Page/Show/Jobs_and_careers/recruitment/Pages/How-to-apply.aspx" target="_blank">How to apply</a><h2>Available documents</h2>Attached documents are available under links. Clicking a document link will initialize its download.<ul><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1632737&amp;ptId=12055" target="_blank">download: PREF105385 202504 M5 Permanency Lead .pdf</a></li><li><a href="https://emea3.recruitmentplatform.com/tlk/pages/fo/download_job_file.jsp?ID=PSKFK026203F3VBQB686G8N7P&amp;nDocumentID=1632738&amp;ptId=12055" target="_blank">download: Luton_Values_Flyer (1).pdf</a></li></ul>





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Permanency Lead

Job Title: Senior Residential Childcare Workers Starting Salary: £38,220 progressing to £41,771 per annum + 6% market enhancement * *Sleep In allowances are paid at £40 per night. There are opportunities to work additional hours and overtime across the Service. Hours: 37 hours per week Contract Type: Permanent <h4>About the team</h4>Hertfordshire county council has its own residential service for children, this consists of 7 homes, including 2 very specialist homes, 1 disability and the rest mainstream multi bedded homes.All homes are currently sitting on Ofsted ratings of good or outstanding.As a senior you form part of the leadership of the home and ensure the needs of the home and young people are met and maintained at the highest possible level.Each home is made up of Registered Manager, Deputy, Senior Residential Childcare Workers, Residential Childcare Workers, cleaners and home administrators.As a Senior within the residential service there will be times you are asked to support other homes.<h4>About the role</h4>Below are some of the things you could say about your role on a day-to-day basis working in our Residential Care homes:“It’s the best job in the World” “The work life balance is brilliant” “I am at home more than I am at work – both families benefit” “’Thanks for running me a bath’ – is what made me smile today – win/win”.If you really want to make a difference to a young person’s life then read on……It is hard to put a job title on a role where you are mentor, teacher, coach, deliverer of parental guidance, role model, therapist, councillor, and family liaison, often all in the same day.Daily you will be liaising with a host of individuals and services, from our young person’s family to schools and education authorities, social workers, police and a whole range of other internal and external contacts.The essence of the role is to support, almost as an extension of the family, one young person to help them develop into adulthood as effectively as possible, establishing routine, boundaries and consistency in a calm, non-judgemental manner. You will work with children and young people who display challenging behaviour due to early life trauma.No two days are the same in our Residential Service - on your working days you could be taking your young person horse riding, painting, for a drive, for a walk, out shopping, or attending virtual schools. You will support children to achieve and grow through positive experiences.“You are there when I rise, when I eat, when I play, and you are there to put me to bed at the end of my day”.Our commitment to young people in our care is to be there around the clock for them. As part of your role you will complete relevant paperwork and work within relevant legislation.You will be part of a team working on a shift/rota basis; you will work together with the rest of the team, and your senior, to organise this in advance.&nbsp;&nbsp; Due to the nature of our care, there may be occasions where you need to swap shifts and working together with your team we can achieve this flexibility. As a Senior Residential Childcare Worker, you would need to do the following.<ul><li>Shift work including evening weekends, bank holiday and sleep in duties.</li><li>Lead and manage shifts.</li><li>Plan weekly activities for the young people.</li><li>Ensure the home is working to the regulations.</li><li>Line manage and supervise Residential Childcare Workers (RCWs).</li><li>Train and Develop RCWs.</li><li>Report writing.</li><li>Undertaking specialist training for the role</li><li>Oversee the children files, ensuring all documentation is update to date and relevant.</li><li>Manage incidents.</li><li>Maintain the safety of the young people, staff and home.</li></ul>Manage and report safeguarding concerns in line with policy and procedure.<h4>About you</h4>Essential:<ul><li>Minimum 9-12 month experience of working in residential children’s home.</li><li>Level 3 Diploma for Residential Childcare or equivalent</li><li>Hold a full driving licence and business insurance.</li><li>Lead and manage shifts.</li><li>Willingness to undertake shift work.</li></ul>Desirable:<ul><li>Staff supervision</li><li>Attending/ leading meetings with key stakeholder</li><li>Working with families</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the&nbsp;Health and Social Care, level &nbsp;job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careWorking for Hertfordshire County council is an excellent opportunity, we are forward thinkers and diverse in the residential services that we offer.As an employer we offer our staff the opportunity to undertake further training via our apprenticeships to further their careers in social care.&nbsp;Its an excellent time to join our residential service as we have a strong therapeutic foundation and looking to enhance our service with a core and committed staff group. To hear more about this opportunity please contact Sabika Sabeen <a href="mailto:Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">Sabika.Sabeen@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a>&nbsp;- 07515 663033&nbsp;for an informal discussion about the role.Benefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences.<h4>Additional information</h4>Sponsorship We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Senior Residential Childcare Workers

<h4>Field1</h4>Job Title: Waking Night Support Worker Starting Salary: £25,583 progressing to £28,141 per annum, pro rata for part time + time and a third for working between 10pm and 7am, plus 6% MUSHA payment for weekend working per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 31.5 Location: Stevenage Contract Type:&nbsp;Permanent Directorate: Adult Care Services<h4>About the team</h4>At Scarborough House we are proud of supporting adults with varying disabilities to give them the platform to maintain independence in their lives. The people who live or stay at Scarborough House have full and varied lives but also need day to day support. Due to their learning disabilities and associated conditions such as epilepsy, physical disabilities and sensory impairments. This includes support with personal care, household tasks, medication and social activities. In return we’ll give you all the training, support and development opportunities you need to make the most of this rewarding role and achieve your individual goals in life.<h4>About the role</h4>Working in peoples’ own homes at Scarborough House, to support them with:<ul><li>To support people, in line with their support plans, including people with complex emotional, physical and health needs to maximise and maintain their independence.</li><li>The support you will give will include intimate personal care, moving and handling including hoisting, turning and rolling, administering medication as needed and supporting with health needs such as epilepsy.</li><li>Act as a named link worker to individuals, developing or contributing to support plans, risk assessments and guidelines</li><li>Undertake medication duties, including administration and recording.</li><li>To be responsible for handling of people’s finances in line with support plans.</li><li>Participate in the Performance Management and Development Scheme (PMDS); attend regular formal supervision and training</li><li>Lead and coordinate shifts</li><li>Assist with daily household tasks</li><li>Support people to attend health appointments as and when required</li><li>Participate in improving the quality of service experienced by the people we support.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4>Essential Criteria<ul><li>Experience of supporting people with learning and physical disabilities and have either gained NVQ/QCF level 2 qualification or equivalent or be willing to work towards an RQF level 2</li><li>The ability to reflect on your own experiences and practice to build professional relationships with the people we support, family carers and other agencies in order to understand the needs and rights of disabled adults</li><li>Confident in the use of a computer to organise and record information clearly and accurately, update support plans, attend online training sessions, send emails etc.</li><li>Always aware of risks and how they can be minimised ensuring the health and safety of colleagues and the people we support.</li><li>Experience leading and coordinating shifts on a regular basis</li></ul>We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC6 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact <a href="mailto:vicki.edwards@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">vicki.edwards@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Interview Date: TBCBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. <h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required). Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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Job Title:&nbsp;Recovery Worker
Location:&nbsp;Service based in Camberwell (Queens Road Packham is a 23 minute walk or a 13 minute ride on the 36, 136, 171 and 436 and Elephant and Castle station is a 8 minute ride on the 343). Please be kindly aware there is no step free access at this location and some of our other sites.&nbsp;
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 per week, Monday to Sunday on a rota which may include 07:30 - 15:30 or 14:00. You may be required to work flexibly outside these hours as per service requirements, such as with evenings, weekends, and bank holidays including festive breaks.&nbsp;
<h4>About the Role</h4>
We are seeking a dedicated and compassionate Recovery Worker to join our team which supports adult male residents living with mental health conditions, often alongside drug or alcohol dependences, within a residential two year supported living environment. Within the service, you will provide person-centred, flexible support to help residents achieve their goals, maintain stability, and reduce hospital admissions. You will play a key role in residents’ rehabilitation and reintegration into the community by delivering tailored interventions and working closely with internal teams, partners and external agencies to achieve positive outcomes.
Key responsibilities include:
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<li>Ensuring the safety and wellbeing of residents and participants at all times</li>
<li>Focusing on empowering our residents to take control over their lives and meet their personal goals</li>
<li>Planning activities to engage residents with other people, communities, and opportunities</li>
<li>Building trusting professional relationships with residents, helping them to achieve their goals and aspirations which could be through tailored one to one sessions, group sessions, in and out of service activities, and general wellbeing check ins</li>
<li>Be a valued and reliable member of the team, completing handovers for night colleagues for a seamless service</li>
</ul>
<h4>About You</h4>
We are looking for someone with a genuine passion for supporting people who face challenges with their mental health and substance dependency. You will be able to build trust and positive relationships in a professional setting, working towards meaningful and lasting outcomes. You will have a flexible and adaptable approach, recognising that each person’s needs are unique and require different levels of support. With an understanding of how to help individuals overcome personal barriers, you will be motivated by the opportunity to make a real difference in people’s lives. This is a rewarding role for someone who truly wants to make a difference in people’s lives. You will have:
<ul>
<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector, particularly mental health and substance dependency</li>
<li>Ability to show empathy and compassion to our residents, and different challenges they face</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Ability to promote the service and provide outreach-based provision, with an ability to liaise and work effectively in partnership with stakeholders</li>
<li>Understanding of the different needs people with multiple and complex needs have and be aware of the social marginalisation that can be attached to people who face personal challenges</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
<h4>What we Offer</h4>
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
</ul>
<h4>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</h4>
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp;
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
<h4>Additional Information</h4>
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
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Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
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Recovery Worker

Job Title: SEND Children's Information Advisor Officer (West) Starting Salary: £27,694 progressing to £31,022 per annum (pro rata for part time) Hours: 37.0 Location: Hemel Hempstead Contract Type: Fixed Term Directorate: Childrens Services<h4>About the team</h4>The SEND service co-ordinates assessments, reviews and provision for children and young people in Hertfordshire who have special educational needs and/or disabilities. The Front Door team focuses on working with families and professionals whilst undertaking the statutory assessment process.We’re looking for professionals with some knowledge of the Statutory Education, Health and Care Needs Assessment process, excellent customer service and IT skills. Alongside the ability to work with and support staff to meet competing deadlines.<h4>About the role</h4>The role of the CIAO is to be responsible for supporting the early stages of the statutory assessment process, ensuring that families have relevant and purposeful information and advice from weeks 1 through to 12 or when all advice is received. The CIAO needs to engage with professionals across education, health and care to support the decision making and assessment process, including:<ul><li>To receive, record and check all new requests for assessment immediately on receipt and communicate with a range of professionals to seek outstanding information as required.</li><li>To contact families and advise them of the statutory EHC assessment process and help them to identify any local support networks or universal support offers that may be available to them.</li><li>To use a framework to triage requests considering the EHC needs assessment pathway.</li><li>To input and maintain accurate and comprehensive database records as required and processing Requests for Education Health Care Needs Assessments from parents, carers and educational professionals.</li><li>You will strive daily to maintain, develop and improve professional, supportive working relationships with parents, education settings and services in relation to EHC needs assessment</li><li>To work collaboratively with professionals across education, health and care services to ensure effective case management, integrated working practice and successful outcomes for children.</li></ul><h4>About you</h4><ul><li>Educated to GCSE level or equivalent</li><li>Knowledge of SEND</li><li>Experience working with families</li><li>Excellent organisation skills including an ability to work independently, systematically and work with conflicting demands.</li><li>Excellent customer service skills using verbal and written communication methods.</li><li>The ability to undertake a variety of administrative tasks, operating within departmental policies and procedures.</li><li>Ability to work effectively as part of a team. Together with self-motivation and the ability to work unsupervised.</li></ul>Some travel to meetings may be necessary We welcome applications from candidates who currently reside in the UK with established proof of right to work documentation. We are not able to offer sponsorship at this time for this role.This job role is within the Health and Social Care Services, level HSC7 job profile. Please locate this via:Job profiles - Health and social careTo hear more about this opportunity please contact Karlla Hopwood <a href="mailto:karlla.hopwood@hertfordshire.gov.uk" target="_blank">karlla.hopwood@hertfordshire.gov.uk</a> for an informal discussion about the role.Closing Date: Sunday 30th November 2025Interview Date: To be confirmedBenefits of working for us<h4>How to apply</h4>As part of your application, please upload your most recent CV. Ensure your CV is up to date with your employment history (including any employment gaps), and including any training/qualifications. We encourage you to include examples of where you have demonstrated the requirements/criteria in the advert / job profile to allow the panel to fully recognise your skills and abilities. You will have the opportunity to include a short covering paragraph within your application to give us a little more information about your skills, knowledge, and experiences. Secondment This position is open to secondments. If you work for HCC or any other Local Authority and would like to be considered as a Secondment contract, please ensure you complete the&nbsp;Secondment Form&nbsp;as part of your application. If you do not, your application will be considered as a Fixed Term Contract only.<h4>Additional information</h4>Disability Confident We are proud to be a&nbsp;Disability Confident employer&nbsp;and guarantee an interview to anyone disclosing a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.Safeguarding This role has been identified as requiring a Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (DBS) check.Driving required You’ll need to have the ability to drive and/or travel around Hertfordshire, either using your own mode of transport or a company car to travel to other locations.English Fluency The ability to converse at ease with members of the public and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for the post (for those whose language is a signed language the provision of a sign language interpreter who speaks English to the necessary standard of fluency will be required).&nbsp;Further information about the legal requirement can be found here.





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SEND Children's Information Advisor Officer  (West)

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Please apply online via the 'Apply online' button which will take you to the Applicant Tracking System ('ATS') where, once you have applied, you can log on to your account to view the status of your application.&nbsp;
Please note, we do not accept CVs submitted without a fully completed online application form.
Please contact Recruitment Services on 01784 444263 (24hr answer phone) or email <a href="mailto:recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@spelthorne.gov.uk</a> if you are having difficulty applying online.
Support Worker / Driver 
£25,677 – 27,084 per annum
Spelthorne Borough Council is seeking to appoint a Support Worker / Driver to work at the Greeno Centre in Shepperton, to provide transport in the borough for elderly and disabled passengers to also provide support at the Centre.
The Centre provides activities and entertainment but also provides additional care and support for a group of individuals who are not able to participate in the centre independently. Your role will be to support these individuals whilst at the centre and to also transport elderly &amp; disabled passengers to and from the centre.
This is a fulfilling role that requires the ability to think on your feet, communicate well with others and be adaptable to ever changing priorities. You will need to be enthusiastic, flexible in your approach to work and have a caring disposition and must be able to remain calm in all circumstances. Excellent organisation and communication skills are essential for this post. Knowledge of health and safety, First Aid &amp; NVQ is desirable, but training will be provided.
The main duties of the post include:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;
<ul>
<li>Assist individuals from their homes to the centre on transport</li>
<li>Support individuals with personal care needs</li>
<li>Organise activities in order to provide mental and physical stimulation to suit needs&nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp; &nbsp;</li>
</ul>
You will need hold a full driving licence and be able to drive a minibus, for which an assessment will be undertaken.
Training will be provided in assisting wheelchair passengers and elderly walking clients, a driving licence with Category D1 is essential and local knowledge of the borough will be an advantage.
The post will be subject to an enhanced Disclosure &amp; Barring Service (formerly criminal records) check.
The ability to converse at ease with customers and provide advice in accurate spoken English is essential for customer facing posts.&nbsp; These posts fall within the scope of the Code of Practice on English language requirement for public sector workers.&nbsp; The Council, therefore, has a statutory duty under Part 7 of the Immigration Act 2016 to ensure that post holders have a command of spoken English sufficient for the effective performance of the job requirements. If you have any queries or would like to discuss this further, please contact Human Resources.
In return we offer excellent conditions of service, with a benefits package that includes a pension scheme and at least 23 days’ paid leave per year (pro rata for part time).
Closing date:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday 3 December at (noon) 2025
Interviews:&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; Wednesday 10 December 2025
To apply please use the ‘apply online’ button below.
CVs can only be accepted in support of a completed application form.
Unfortunately, we are unable to reply to all candidates.&nbsp; If we have not contacted, you within 3 weeks of the closing date then your application has been unsuccessful.
All shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email after the closing date.
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Job Title:&nbsp;Housing Support Worker
Location:&nbsp;Based primarily in Brent, (Main office near the Civic Centre), you will provide support to Brent residents and participants in a variety of settings, including their homes, community locations, Brent Hubs, and libraries across the borough. Please be kindly aware although there is step free access at our base office, we cannot guarantee step free access in our outreach sites and participant homes.
Salary:&nbsp;£27,000
Shift Pattern:&nbsp;37.5 hours per week Monday to Friday on a rota which can range between 08:00 - 16:00, 09:00 - 17:00 and 10:00 - 18:00. You may be required to work outside these hours dependent on service and participant requirements.&nbsp;
<h4>About the Role</h4>
We're hiring a Housing Support Worker to join our floating support service which is based in Brent. The service supports adults who have been or are at risk of homelessness, have experienced social exclusion, have previous criminal convictions, suffer with their mental health, have substance misuse, and/or could have a learning disability. You will support participants on their journey towards recovery, reablement, and independence, all within a compassionate, trauma informed environment.
In this role, you'll be at the heart of delivering high quality, person centered support through tailored support plans which provide practical interventions, to empower our participants to overcome personal challenges, develop life skills, and achieve their personal goals. You will also work closely in partnership with various organisations to support the different needs of our participants, which may include signposting. Join us on the journey to empowering people to be the best versions of themselves!&nbsp;
Key Responsibilities Include:
<ul>
<li>Support participants will all aspects of their housing needs to support them ensure sustainable housing.</li>
<li>Co-create tailored support plans which are centred towards the participants needs.</li>
<li>Signpost participants with local providers to support with their independence such as with Job Centres, employment support hubs, community support centres, mental health trusts and other as relevant.</li>
<li>Recognise support needs in an individual and initiate appropriate interventions to prevent further deterioration.</li>
<li>Complete safeguarding and other referrals where required.</li>
</ul>
<h4>About You</h4>
This role is ideal for someone who has a real passion towards helping others to achieve greater independence. You will thrive in a person centred environment with real compassion and a non judgmental attitude, understanding that people face different life experiences and sometimes just need that extra support to get back on their feet. We're looking for someone with a genuine passion and felt purpose to help people, challenge stigma, and make a real difference to people’s lives! You will have:
<ul>
<li>Understanding of the housing support needs that people with multiple, and complex needs face</li>
<li>Experience of working with people of complex backgrounds and/or a good understanding of the sector</li>
<li>Ability to use, learn and adapt to IT at an intermediate level, including Microsoft and other software programs</li>
<li>Ability and willingness to show flexibility of working patterns, responding to the needs of the service and residents</li>
<li>Understanding and/or practical knowledge of the social and societal marginalisation that can be attached to people with complex needs</li>
<li>Alignment with our values of Ambition, Empowerment, Inclusivity, and Transparency</li>
</ul>
Please refer to the JDPS attached for more details on the vacancy and our requirements/key criteria.
<h4>What we Offer</h4>
<ul>
<li>25 days (Full time equivalent) annual leave, increasing with the length of service</li>
<li>Employer Pension Contribution</li>
<li>Eligibility to register with Blue Light Discount Card</li>
<li>Access to discounted tickets for music events, shows, sports and more</li>
<li>Reflective Practice regular sessions with a therapist provided by an external provider to support Mental Health and Wellbeing at work</li>
<li>Training and Development, including access to courses, upskilling, and progression plans</li>
<li>Employee Assistance Programme, including counselling</li>
<li>Life Assurance Scheme</li>
<li>Cycle-to-work scheme</li>
<li>Annual Staff Awards</li>
<li>EDI Ambassador programme</li>
</ul>
<h4>About Social Interest Group (SIG)</h4>
SIG is a not-for-profit organisation providing thousands of people with good-quality support and care in residential, drop-in centres, community floating support settings, probation settings, and hospitals. We do so across London, Brighton, Bedfordshire, Luton, Kent and Liverpool. Our goal is to transform lives through empowering change.&nbsp;
We believe good care and support improves lives with the vision to create healthier, safer, and more inclusive communities. Join us on our mission to empower independence through trauma-informed solutions and dynamic partnerships that keep people out of prison, out of hospital, and off the streets. Want to know how we work? Watch our short Theory of Change video to see how we support people towards a brighter future:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/X5JhCPQy4hBBz6UzwWlv?domain=youtu.be" target="_blank">Theory of Change</a>&nbsp;Further details can be found on our website here:&nbsp;<a href="https://protect-eu.mimecast.com/s/4ZkrCx1MXIp5EETvqakw?domain=socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">Theory of Change - Social Interest Group - Social Interest Group</a>.&nbsp;
<h4>Additional Information</h4>
Please note that this job advert may close early due to screening applications on an ongoing basis. We advise applying as soon as possible for your application to be taken into consideration at the early stages.
Please note that as part of our process, we complete an enhanced DBS check, some roles may require further vetting. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds. If you have any questions regarding this, please contact us on the details below.&nbsp;
For Recruitment related enquiries, or if you need support with making your application for example due to learning needs or a disability, please email&nbsp;<a href="mailto:recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk" target="_blank">recruitment@socialinterestgroup.org.uk</a>&nbsp;or call our central office on&nbsp;<a href="tel:02036689270" target="_blank">020 3668 9270</a>&nbsp;to request a call back. Please note that this will take you through to our Central Administration team, who will then communicate your enquiry with us and we will arrange to call you back.&nbsp;
<blockquote>
Unfortunately, we are unable to provide sponsorship, please ensure you have full right to work in the UK prior to applying to our positions.&nbsp;
</blockquote>

50 Social Care Jobs in Hemel Hempstead, UK